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Besicor-AM 2.5 Tablet 10's

Besicor-AM 2.5 Tablet belongs to the class of antihypertensive medicines used in the treatment of high blood pressure. This medicine also helps reduce the chances of heart problems such as a heart attack and stroke. It suppresses the contraction of blood vessels and promotes smooth blood flow. Common side effects include headache, nausea, dizziness, weakness, decreased blood pressure, and a slow heart rate. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking any other medicines or have pre-existing medical conditions.

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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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Side effects of Besicor-AM 2.5 Tablet
Dealing with Medication-Induced Headache:
  • Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
  • Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
  • Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
  • Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
  • Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
  • Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
  • To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
  • Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
  • Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
  • Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
  • Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
  • Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.
Here are the 7 steps to manage Dizziness caused by medication:
  • Inform your doctor about dizziness symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions for taking medication, and take it at the same time every day to minimize dizziness.
  • When standing up, do so slowly and carefully to avoid sudden dizziness.
  • Avoid making sudden movements, such as turning or bending quickly, which can exacerbate dizziness.
  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated and help alleviate dizziness symptoms.
  • If you're feeling dizzy, sit or lie down and rest until the dizziness passes.
  • Track when dizziness occurs and any factors that may trigger it, and share this information with your doctor to help manage symptoms.
  • Avoid driving or operating machinery or activities that require high focus until you know how the medication affects you.
  • Maintain a fixed sleeping schedule, create a relaxing bedtime routine and ensure your sleeping space is comfortable to maximize your sleep quality.
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine as these may worsen drowsiness and disturb sleep patterns.
  • Drink plenty of water as it helps with alertness and keeps you hydrated and for overall well-being.
  • Moderate physical activity can improve energy levels, but avoid intense workouts right before bedtime.
  • Avoid triggers like alcohol, caffeine, and energy drinks.
  • Try relaxation techniques such as yoga, meditation, or deep breathing.
  • Exercise regularly as it helps maintain heart health.
  • Follow a nutritious and balanced diet.
  • Drink water or other clear fluids.
  • To prevent worsening of pain, limit intake of tea, coffee, or alcohol.
  • Include bland foods like rice, toast, crackers, and rice in your diet.
  • Avoid lying down immediately after eating as it may cause indigestion or heartburn.
  • Avoid acidic and spicy food as it may cause indigestion.
Overcome Medication-Induced Nausea: A 9-Step Plan
  • Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
  • Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
  • Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
  • Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
  • Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
  • Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
  • Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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AmlodipineDantrolene
Critical
AmlodipineCarbamazepine
Severe

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AmlodipineDantrolene
Critical
How does the drug interact with Besicor-AM 2.5 Tablet:
Using Besicor-AM 2.5 Tablet together with dantrolene may increase the risk of hyperkalemia (high blood potassium).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Besicor-AM 2.5 Tablet with Dantrolene can cause an interaction, consult a doctor before taking it. You should seek medical attention if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, tingling of the hands and feet, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
AmlodipineCarbamazepine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Besicor-AM 2.5 Tablet:
Coadministration of Besicor-AM 2.5 Tablet and carbamazepine together may significantly reduce Besicor-AM 2.5 Tablet blood levels, making the medicine less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Besicor-AM 2.5 Tablet with carbamazepine, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
AmlodipineNitisinone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Besicor-AM 2.5 Tablet:
Coadministration of Besicor-AM 2.5 Tablet and Nitisinone may increase the blood levels and effects of Nitisinone.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Nitisinone with Besicor-AM 2.5 Tablet together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you notice any of these symptoms or if you feel unwell after taking your medication, it's important to contact a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
AmlodipinePrimidone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Besicor-AM 2.5 Tablet:
Using Besicor-AM 2.5 Tablet and primidone together may lower Besicor-AM 2.5 Tablet blood levels, which makes the medicine less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Although co-administration of Besicor-AM 2.5 Tablet with primidone can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AmlodipineSirolimus
Severe
How does the drug interact with Besicor-AM 2.5 Tablet:
Co-administration of Besicor-AM 2.5 Tablet can make Sirolimus may increase the risk of angioedema (a condition associated with swelling of the face, eyes, lips, tongue, throat, and occasionally also the hands and feet).

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Besicor-AM 2.5 Tablet and Sirolimus, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult the doctor if you notice any swelling of the face, eyes, lips, tongue, throat, hands and feet or have trouble breathing or swallowing. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
AmlodipineEnzalutamide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Besicor-AM 2.5 Tablet:
Using a combination of Besicor-AM 2.5 Tablet and enzalutamide may drastically lower Besicor-AM 2.5 Tablet blood levels, making the medicine less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Besicor-AM 2.5 Tablet with enzalutamide can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AmlodipinePhenytoin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Besicor-AM 2.5 Tablet:
Using Besicor-AM 2.5 Tablet and phenytoin together may drastically lower Besicor-AM 2.5 Tablet blood levels, which makes the medicine less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Although Besicor-AM 2.5 Tablet with phenytoin can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AmlodipineCeritinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Besicor-AM 2.5 Tablet:
Coadministration of Ceritinib together with Besicor-AM 2.5 Tablet can slow heart rate and increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Besicor-AM 2.5 Tablet with Ceritinib, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you have sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or an irregular heartbeat, consult the doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AmlodipineFosphenytoin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Besicor-AM 2.5 Tablet:
When Besicor-AM 2.5 Tablet is taken with Fosphenytoin, it may decrease the blood levels of Besicor-AM 2.5 Tablet, which may make Besicor-AM 2.5 Tablet less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Besicor-AM 2.5 Tablet and Fosphenytoin together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
AmlodipinePhenobarbital
Severe
How does the drug interact with Besicor-AM 2.5 Tablet:
Using phenobarbital and Besicor-AM 2.5 Tablet may drastically lower Besicor-AM 2.5 Tablet blood levels, which makes the medicine less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Although co-administration of phenobarbital with Besicor-AM 2.5 Tablet can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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AMLODIPINE-5MG+BISOPROLOL FUMARATE-2.5MGFruit juices, Fruits
Mild

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AMLODIPINE-5MG+BISOPROLOL FUMARATE-2.5MGFruit juices, Fruits
Mild
Common Foods to Avoid:
Grapefruit Juice, Grapefruit

How to manage the interaction:
Taking grapefruit or grapefruit juice with Besicor-AM 2.5 Tablet can increase the blood levels of amlodipine. Avoid or limit consumption of grapefruit juice.

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